Covid Third Wave: Schools and gyms in Delhi to reopen Feb 7, night curfew to stay
The third wave in the country is slowly dipping to a manageable level. India has logged 1,49,394 Covid cases over the past 24 hours, which is 13% lower than the previous day. The country’s positivity rate has also dropped to 9.27%. These numbers hint at a slight relief in the country’s Covid burden.
Here are 5 latest updates on Covid-19 in India:
1. INDIA’S COVID-19 SITUATION
India has reported fewer cases this morning than the previous day. A total of 1,49,394 new Covid cases were logged on February 4 morning. The country’s positivity rate fell from 10.99% to 9.27%. The weekly positivity remains at 12.03%.
The death toll still remains significantly high. 1,072 Covid-related deaths were reported yesterday.
2,46,674 people recovered from the virus and 16,11,666 Covid tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.
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— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) February 4, 2022
2. SCHOOLS, GYMS TO REOPEN IN DELHI
The Delhi government has lifted Covid curbs in the national capital. In a meeting today, the government has announced-
- Schools, colleges and coaching institutes can reopen from Monday (February 7) for Class 9 to 12
- Night curfew timings reduced from 10 pm to 5 am to 11 pm to 5 am
- Gyms to open with restrictions
- Unvaccinated teachers cannot take classes
- All education institutaions have to follow strict Covid guidelines
- Offices can operate at 100% capacity
In today's meeting, the Delhi government and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reviewed Delhi's Covid situation.
3. FEWER CASES IN DELHI AND MUMBAI
DELHI: The national capital has reported fewer cases yesterday than Wednesday. From 3,028 cases, the daily tally has dropped to 2,668. In terms of deaths, 13 fatalities were reported.
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA: Similarly, Mumbai’s daily caseload has decreased. The city has reported 827 fresh cases yesterday.
4. KERALA WORST HIT
Kerala accounts for almost 11% of the total deaths reported in the country. However, the state reported fewer cases on Thursday but the numbers still remain worrisome. 42,677 new Covid cases were reported on February 3 in the southern state.
5. 65% KIDS JABBED WITH FIRST DOSE
As per the data available, 65% of children between 15-18 years of age have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccination for children between 15-18 years started on January 3 in the country.